Adopt a Butterfly at Kidspace

Caterpillar Adoption Days start on March 17

Butterfly Release Day: April 17

Kidspace Children’s Museum

480 North Arroyo Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 449-9144

Time Allotment: a month in duration

Age Recommendation: all ages

This should be fun. Looks like it happens in 3 stages:

1 Caterpillar Adoption Days start March 17: You can pick up a kit for caterpillar adoption starting on March 17 for $5. In it you’ll have everything you need to watch the metamorphosis process. If your butterfly releases within 3 days of April 17th then you can bring it to Kidspace for a communal release celebration. (www.kidspacemuseum.org) Parents don’t let your little ones hold on to the butterfly for more than 3 days- they don’t do well.

Butterfly Release Day: If your butterfly emerges within a few days of April 17, bring it to the communal release. The museum will be releasing between 500 and 1000 butterflies. In addition, families can enjoy art activities, a performance at 1:30 by EGG and the magic of the grand release at 2:00pm.

Museum Hours and Website: Click here for more details on the Kidspace website. Museum is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5p.